OUR NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL HESS APPOINTMENT
London reports mixed editorials on the Earl of Dudley becoming Governor General of Australia The Westminster Gazette and Pall Mall Gazette praise the choice as unpolitical and popular while the Dublin Express cites his stance on Irish affairs The Dublin Express notes his Henley speech and ministerial cheers amid Liberal support and Unionist hesitation.
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Australia
Westminster Gazette
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Commonwealth
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Earl of Dudley
Dublin Express
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Lords
Japan and Australia in peril missive from grim guardian
An OCR fragment reports on Japan and Australia with a critical, panicked tone about naval and defense concerns in the Far East. It mentions Deakin and a Guardian-like warning, claiming threats to homeland unity and white populations. The text is garbled but centers on perceived naval danger and imperial tensions.
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London
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Deakin
Renin
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Auetralia
Theodin
Brient
The Prime Minister’s Health Report in London
London reports on the Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s health. An official bulletin released this morning notes his condition as monitored closely by physicians, with updates expected as the situation develops.
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London
Henry Caraybell-Rachernan
James Cully Row Defies Chancery Court Order in London
In London, James Cully Row, son of prominent figure Viaiint Selby, appeared in court for sentencing connected to a defiance of a Chancery Court order. He faced ten weeks in prison with a term set to begin from the date of arrest.
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London
Moreh Sith
Dane Galle
Viaiint Selby
Contitien
Order of the Chancery Court
Artes
We of the Pth
Wharf Laborers Strike Report From Sydney
Report from Sydney details a laborers strike affecting wharf work with talks on joiners and pay. Conference outcomes discuss reduced pre communal rates and state company definitions of constant labor, while representatives question the final result and timelines.
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Sydney
Olivet
Mansuiien
Orcas
Blackball Miners Strike Draws Union Aid
Wellington report says the State Miners' Union agreed to assist the Blackball strike, signaling broader labor backing. Details remain unclear as actions and dates are not specified.
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Wellington
State Miners’ Union
Teaching Boys to Shoot in Australian Schools Controversy
A recent proposal discussed by Captain J. Hidames aims to train schoolboys in marksmanship using the War Office Enfield rifle. Officials from Maryborough discuss implementing a program in state schools with ranges of up to 2 to 5 yards, arguing rifle instruction could reduce future costs and bolster discipline, while opponents question the ethics and safety of arming youths.
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Maryborouch
Ainda
War Office
Invitation to Japanese visit by U S battleship fleet
Advices from Washington say Elihu Root received a cordial invitation for the battleship fleet to visit any part of Japan during its homeward cruise. The invitation was accepted and the fleet will visit Yokohama. The visit has stirred the country and silenced the Jingoes according to the Daily Express New York correspondent.
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London
Washington
Japan
Elihn Root
Yokohama
New York
Daily Express
Maine
Californias
Russian Defences Reported Budget Rejected Ships
London reports the Duma budget and defence committee recently rejected funding for battleships but approved submarines and torpedo craft. Premier Stolypin has accepted this decision, signaling a shift in naval policy and defense priorities.
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London
St. Peterburg
Budget and Defence Committee
The
Duma
Tarpecor
Stolypin
Beautifying Paris Plan Proposed by Seine Department
A scheme from the Seine department proposes a city beautification project for Paris at about 400,000,000 francs with funds allocated to restore and extinguish vandalism and dilapidation in municipal areas.
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London
Department of the Seine
London Wool Sales Brisk With Animated Market
London wool sales continued with brisk demand and animated bidding. There were heavy withdrawals while the market for Loud wool remained firm amid steady activity in London on March 1.
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London
Australian Artist's Success in Paris Salon
Losdain reports Marcel S01 notes Hayley Lever, an Adelaide native, has a large picture titled Herring: Beason in Cornwall exhibited in the Paris salon.
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Losdain
Marcel
Paris
Herring
Beason
Cornwall
Hayley Lever
Adelaide
Gowland, Former Australian Lightweight Champion, Dies
Obituary notice from Lontayn dated March 20 reports the death of Dr. J. G. Gowland of Sydney. A former light weight amateur boxing champion of Australia, Gowland was recognized for his athletic achievements and remains a noted figure in the sport.
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Lontayn
J. G. Gowland
Sydney
Australia
Closer Settlement in New South Wales Resumed
Sydney reports that the State Government announced plans to resume closer settlement on Peeliver Estate holdings of 600 acres in the Tamworth district of New South Wales. The move aims to expand agricultural parcels and improve land distribution for settlers.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Tk i
Iied
Peeliver Estate
Tamworth
Light Horse Camp Sale At Kilimany Park Encampment Opens
An Australian Light Horse encampment began at Kilimany Park with tents pitched and smooth arrangements. Colonel Borthwick commands the unit, with about 180 men present.
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Sale
Kilimany Park
Borthwick
Disappearance of a 4100 Note in Sydney Mystery
Hans Lashs, a New Zealand traveler arriving from Melbourne, reports to police that £100 in notes changed hands before his stay in Sydney. He booked a Melbourne hotel for £100 at the National Bank of Australasia and later found a £1 note missing from his trousers pocket after waking at around 7 to 10. The note’s serial number is given as OT251.
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Dney
Hans Lashs
Yn Geran
Sydney
Melbourne
National Bank of Australasia
Interstate trade adjustments show Victoria lagging in imports
The report details Victoria’s lower import distribution for last month with duty paid of 30,747 across transfers to other states. NSW moved 101,708 in the seven months, while other states received more from abroad. The excerpt also advertises Clarke's Blood Mixture with claims of cures and warnings against substitutes.
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Gonads
Victoria
Australia
New South Wales
Clarke
Canon Nash Case Shrouded in Secrecy and Inquiry
A flurry of speculation surrounds Canon Nash and Hawthorn as new cables arrive. Archdeacon Hadley refuses to reveal contents while Archbishop Clarke information hints at further channels. Nominators debate interim inquiries and a delayed election meeting, with potential implications for Christ Church parish nominations.
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Mer
Hope Town Channel Dredging Expands Harbor Depths
Heavy dredging by the Harbor Trust on Hopetoun Channel advances the port entrance toward 24 feet or more, enabling larger vessels to access Melbourne. The John Nimmo and Thomas Ben work through sand ridges, with ongoing efforts to achieve uniform depth.
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Owen
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Melbourne
Wooleheppa
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Witeoiia
Railway Picnic at Ballarat Draws Huge Crowd
The Railway Mutual Benefit Society held its half yearly picnic in Ballarat drawing an estimated 12 000 to 15 000 visitors from Adelaide Dimboola Birchip Horsham Hamilton and other places. 45 trains arrived with an 7 am first arrival from Melbourne and up to p m. Police kept watch as some misbehaviour occurred with a few arrested. The Hamilton Cricket Club played Pallarat while Bendigo Continuation School students were hosted by Ballarat students. The Victorian Railways Band attended, races and cycling events took place at City Oval, with large attendance and numerous entries.
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Melbourne
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Reid
Oiles Palace
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Imiile
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Pallarat
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School of Mines
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Hallorat
Stuents
Geelong Station Crowded With Trains And Picnickers
Geelong station saw nine metro passenger trains and one from Camperdown arriving or departing, crowded with travellers and local picnickers. Tickets sold out, with some resold at higher prices for Ballarat visitors. Constables monitored order as cups and saucers were tossed from carriages during departure. extra trains and carriages were added to handle the rush.
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Metropeis
Camperdown
Ballarat
Loughron
Melbourne
Fatalities and Injuries From Weekend Accidents
Reports detail a Bendigo fatality after a carriage incident in Tenjo with the Maranta couple tossed from a buggy. Maranta dies in hospital. A man, Alexander McGregor, is run over by a train near Sunshine, sustaining a crushed foot and broken leg, in hospital in critical condition. Cyclist P Keenan, secretary of the unemployed, injured in a collision with a tram at Gertrude and Nicholson, admitted with a brain concussion.
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Alexander M‘gregor
Sunbury
Melbourne
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The
Unemployed
Madeline Street
Carlton
Gertrude
Nicholson Streets
Fitsmo
Melbourne Hospital
Spain’s Exhibition Greeting From Spanish Consul
Spain was represented at the Women’s Uxhibition and a gracious message reached the Governor General from the Spanish Government. It lauds the women’s long history of achievement in science, art, and letters and extends sincere sympathy and best wishes to Australia for continued progress and prosperity. The Spanish Consul Mr. Henry Cave conveys the government’s warm congratulations to Lady Northcote for organizing the exhibition, praising her zeal endurance and success in leading the effort.
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Tiris Ax Tollows
Australia
Henry Cave
Northcote
Newcastle Trouble Meting Of Mini Mines Committee
A special meeting of the paros agement Committee is held at the Trades Hall to address the mining crisis after the Mining Court break up. Mr Bowling presides with full attendance. Mr Howling says a decision is not yet reached and the matter is under broad discussion.
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Parosagement Committee
Trades Hall
Bowling
Howling
Meeting of Mines Committee in Sydney
The Miners' Federation committee proposed strict discipline measures. Any member failing to conform or causing work stoppage faces fines or expulsion, with lodges enforcing penalties from £5 to £50 and lodge fines from £15 to £50. The resolutions await lodge consideration this week.
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Sydney
Miners' Federation
Fire devastates Buninyong Princess Hayal Hotel and shops
A Saturday dawn blaze in Buninyong destroyed the Princess Hayal Hotel two-story building and three shops, with further damage to a chemist and a tobacconist. Residents aided fire crews as the flames gutted the Princes Royal Hotel and Moran’s saddlery shop. The Turbridys escaped in nightclothes after a perilous ordeal, while insured losses are reported but total sums remain unconfirmed.
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Bhi
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Ballarat
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Victoria
New Zealand
Mr. Crandon
Norwich Union
Noble testimonial cricket match resumes amid crowd rise
Sydney reports the Noble testimonial match resuming after lunch with attendance increasing to about 70,000. Neat Eleven led by Laver 100 minutes at the crease, totals 289 in their second innings as Gerry falls to Saunders. rest of Australia bowled by MacCartney, Warne, and Noble data shows strong form from Gregory and Hill as Noble receives a grand reception.
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Australia
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Geelong Clerk Berriman welcomed at paty court transfer
Mr. D Berriman formerly Clerk of Petty Sessions at Geelong was welcomed at the local court to Geelong on Saturday by the mayor Dr J L Bnadden and Dr A Wheeler. He spoke thanking the magistrates police and legal community. Also noted was a gift of the David Syme Research Prize for nerve injury research awarded to Dr Basil Kilvington. Sir Tomas Fitzgerald recovering from pneumonia visited Selmey.
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Geelong
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O'Sullivan
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Newcastle
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England
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Lnft
Donald
David Syme
Australia
Basil Kilvington
Camberwell
Kilvington
Melbourne University Medical School
University Physiological Laboratory
Tomas Fitzgerald
Prcent
Selmey
Sparrovale Dairy Farm Faces Food Quality Dismissals
Discontent among Sparrovale Dairy Farm workers at Marshalltown reached a peak when about a dozen milker hands were dismissed after a dispute over substandard food. Claims include constant corned beef, skimmed milk with odor, and inadequate tea and sugar. Strippers also refused work over breakfast and were sent away, leaving the farm short.
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Marshalltown
Cepera
Ines
Llarut
Sparroyale
Fire damages Perth print and bookbinding premises in Hay Street
A fire in Perth on Saturday at 1 20 pm damaged a print and bookbinding shop in Hay Street. The blaze was extinguished after about 30 minutes, with floor machinery and stock heavily harmed and water damage widespread. The cause remains unknown. the top storey had burned in a recent similar incident nearby.
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Hay
Cure for Eczema Promised by Cuticura Remedies
A 14 year eczema sufferer reports total body involvement and repeated hospital visits with army doctors failing. After using Cuticura Ointment Soap and Resolvent Pills, five boxes cured her entirely. Ad from Hedge, Coltharbor Lane, Cumwell Green, Dec 5 1906.
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Coltharbor Lane
Cumblewell Green
Willoughby death noted in Melbourne parliament report
Melbourne notes mark the death of J. Hon cretta and Willoughby with tributes to a journalist and political figure. The railway revenue falls again for the week, while street incidents include a pensioner fined for begging and a city court bench scene over insults to a pedestrian. Sailors quarrel aboard a steamer end with no conviction, a missing cook feared lost at sea, a deserter returned to naval authorities, and a carter dies after drunkenness amid a coroner’s inquiry into a North Melbourne death.
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John Fownsend
Townsend
Millions for Telephone Improvement
The Postmaster General outlines a sweeping plan to modernize the Commonwealth telephone system. He notes Melbourne may need about a quarter of a million and predicts total outlay could reach two to three billion pounds, with substantial spending also required in other states.
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